Specialty Moving Services for Museum / Archives

Location:	Florida
Posted:	Sep 30, 2026
Due:	Nov 3, 2026
Agency:	Sarasota County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	V - Transportation, Travel and Relocation Services
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Project ID:

Title: Specialty Moving Services for Museum / Archives

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 9/30/2026

Due Date: 11/3/2026

General Solicitation

Libraries and Historical Resources

96256

Project ID: 262896MF

Release Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

· Due Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 2:30pm

Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2026 1:00pm

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Draft Response Events RSVP No Bid33 days, 18 hours, 5 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Wed, Sep 30, 2026 1:00 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

Invitation For Bids

The County requires professional moving services by a contractor with specialized experience in handling artwork, museum objects, film, and other fragile historical artifacts with unique environmental and security concerns. The selected contractor will lead the planning effort for the move from the storage locations to the new building and will provide project management services throughout the move (Project).

The County anticipates issuing a Purchase Agreement to run the duration of the Project.

Refer to the Solicitation Documents and Attachments section for minimum qualifications, scope/specifications, and insurance requirements.

Timeline

Release Project Date:

September 30, 2026

Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

October 6, 2026, 9:00am

Site Visit at storage locations and new History Center:
1st stop: Meet at Osprey Library followed by CJC, Cattlemen Road, Apex Road

Question Submission Deadline:

October 15, 2026, 5:00pm

Submission Deadline:

November 3, 2026, 2:30pm

Specialty Moving Services for Museum / Archives

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